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Hampshire bowler Sonny Baker is set to make his England Men's debut in the first ODI against South Africa. He earned his call-up after impressive performances for county, England Lions and Manchester Originals. Baker will join Jofra Archer who returns to ODI cricket for the first time since March. The match kicks off a series of three ODIs and three T20Is between England and South Africa.

Key Points: Sonny Baker Set for England Debut in First ODI vs South Africa

  • Sonny Baker joins elite company with hat-trick for Manchester Originals in The Hundred
  • Jofra Archer returns to ODI cricket for first time since March
  • England to play three ODIs and three T20Is against South Africa
  • Baker part of strong bowling lineup with Archer, Carse and Rashid
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England seamer Sonny Baker set to make his debut in first ODI against South Africa

Hampshire seamer Sonny Baker earns England ODI debut alongside returning Jofra Archer for first South Africa match at Headingley on September 2.

"Baker has impressed for his county, for England Lions and with Manchester Originals - ECB Official Website"

London, September 1

Sonny Baker is set to make his England Men's debut as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday their playing XI for the first ODI of the upcoming series against South Africa at Headingley on Tuesday, September 2.

The Hampshire bowler has impressed for his county, for England Lions and with Manchester Originals in The Hundred in recent months, earning him a place in his first international squad, as per the ECB official website.

He joins Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse in the bowling lineup, as well as spinner Adil Rashid, on his home ground. Archer returns to ODI cricket for the first time since the Champions Trophy match against South Africa in Karachi back in March.

Baker, after his call-up to the England white-ball sides, secured a hat-trick for Manchester Originals during The Hundred clash against Northern Superchargers, joining the elite company of Sam Curran, Imran Tahir and Tymal Mills.

England will feature in three ODIs and as many T20Is against the Proteas starting September 2 in Headingley. The home series will be followed by a three-match contest against Ireland in Malahide from September 17.

England XI for 1st ODI: 1. Jamie Smith, 2. Ben Duckett, 3. Joe Root, 4. Harry Brook (capt), 5. Jos Buttler (wk), 6. Jacob Bethell, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Brydon Carse, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Sonny Baker.

England ODI squad to face South Africa: Harry Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Jamie Smith.

England T20I squad to face South Africa: Harry Brook (capt), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Luke Wood.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hat-trick in The Hundred and now ODI debut - what a rise for Baker! Hope he handles the pressure against a quality SA batting lineup.
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Arjun K
Good to see England giving chances to young players. Our BCCI should also focus on nurturing young fast bowlers like they do. Talent pipeline matters!
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Sarah B
Interesting selection. But why is Harry Brook captaining instead of Buttler? Seems like an unusual choice for such an important series.
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Vikram M
Archer's comeback is the bigger story for me. If he stays fit, he'll be crucial for England in upcoming World Cups. Baker looks promising though!
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Michael C
Strong batting lineup but the bowling looks a bit inexperienced apart from Archer and Rashid. South Africa might target the new bowlers. Should be a good contest!

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